James Maddison

[metalgear]

yikes. can't imagine the headache for all involved in recruitment, especially the remaining attacking positions

 

[Legohamster]

My controversial take is, we need forwards

 

[MartyFunkhouser]

My controversial take is, we need forwards

I would def be cutting my Maddison losses now, not that anyone would likely take.

 

[Gutter Boy]

I would def be cutting my Maddison losses now, not that anyone would likely take.

We should have gone for Kang from PSG, before he want to Athletico

 

[Zavod 311]

I would def be cutting my Maddison losses now, not that anyone would likely take.

Yeah, I love madders but we can't have another season with availability issues

 

[Mulletperm]

I've often wondered if playing excessive golf can cause issues with the body of some footballers. It puts a fair bit of force/deceleration through the knee and the twisting could possibly cause wear/damage to the hip if there is already a weakness there?

Madders loves his golf, and was actually playing in a tournament a couple of weeks ago and has had knee and now hip problems. I think Bale also had hip problems and he was obviously a very keen golfer.

Just a thought. Though I'm sure club medical teams would be all over it.

 

[WillWeEverBeGoodAgain]

The news today shows we can't rely on him at all this season
We have to buy a 10 who can create, Gallagher as a stopgap is not that player either

 

[robp135]

He has alot to offer, but he cant be captain with his injury record

Gary Mabburt & Ledley King

 

[MartyFunkhouser]

Gary Mabburt & Ledley King

Both played alot of games. Maddison hasnt started 30 games in a season in about 8 years

 

[robp135]

Both played alot of games. Maddison hasnt started 30 games in about 8 years

I agree with your point tbh. I’d give it to VDV. Just pointing out chronic injuries is a staple of our skippers lol

 

[MartyFunkhouser]

I agree with your point tbh. I’d give it to VDV. Just pointing out chronic injuries is a staple of our skippers lol

He would take the biscuit, which is ironic given he has the body of one, poor lad

 

[metalgear]

My controversial take is, we need forwards

needed them even before dezerbi arrived

 

[Muttley]

I've often wondered if playing excessive golf can cause issues with the body of some footballers. It puts a fair bit of force/deceleration through the knee and the twisting could possibly cause wear/damage to the hip if there is already a weakness there?

Madders loves his golf, and was actually playing in a tournament a couple of weeks ago and has had knee and now hip problems. I think Bale also had hip problems and he was obviously a very keen golfer.

Just a thought. Though I'm sure club medical teams would be all over it.

I used to wonder that about Harry who had left ankle issues. I knew the golf pro that would spend time with him at his house and coach him on his swing. Harry had an indoor golf simulator at his UK house. Obviously a great golf swing like Harry has (almost scratch golfer) means you turn through your left side putting strain on the left joints like ankle, knees etc. Harry's ankle injuries were not long after he played his first round to level par from memory. He then went under par at The Grove in 2018.

Probably like yourself, total conspiracy obviously. I have no medical background but it does get you wondering how these professional sports guys and gals can have their sport negatively impacted by their passionate hobbies.